Me Plus Her

Unplanned

We went back to work as soon as the holidays were over. We recorded and practiced for the upcoming album and tours. It was tiring, but it was worth it with my teammates by my side.

By the end of the first month, we toured around the continent. As usual, our little angel was left behind. She was actually crying before we left. I was crying too.

"It's going to be alright sweetie. Mommy and daddy will be back soon. I promise." I kissed my daughter's cheek.

"You promise?"

Björn pat her head. "Yes angel. We'll be back soon."

It was actually hard to leave this sweetheart behind, but we did this tour for her future too.

"I love you mommy and daddy!" She shouted while holding the nanny's hand.

We just waved our hands farewell as we were already inside the car.

As the engine started, and we slowly moved away. I watched my daughter waved her hand. It was the image I kept in my memory. I shouldn't fail this time was all I thought.

I kept on repeating my mantra in the car while holding Björn's hand. "It's for her. It's for him. Relax."

"Babe, I'm still here."

"Sorry. I'm just having this fear of losing her. Or maybe she'll lose one of us. Can I fly ahead when we get there, if there's a flight available?"

"Why?"

"If the plane crashes, at least a parent stays for our angel."

"Crazy idea, sweetie."

"This is a serious matter. I'm not playing around, love."

It was actually close to an argument. I was just worried of what may happen if ever the plane crashes. We just settled that issue, and he allowed me to fly ahead of the team.

The same scene happened while we were on tour. Aside from that plus the performances and interviews, there was more in the hotel bed. It was private and intimate. I guess you know what I mean now. I didn't just happen once. I just missed my husband that's all.

Finally, we went back home for a break before we fly to Australia again. It sucks to be like this, but it's for the best.

When I landed in Sweden, I felt that something was not right. I mean, travelling via plane is tiring, but this was a different tiredness I feel. Since I flew ahead of the others, I sat at the waiting area to waited for the rest of the team. I needed my husband to help me get home. I just felt that I couldn't do it alone while I was this tired and weak.

I actually fell asleep while waiting for them. I had no idea if there were other people taking a photo of me.

I felt a soft hand on my shoulder. Then I heard voices. One is from a woman, and there were two other men.

"Hey Anna, we're here. Time to go home."

I slowly opened my eyes. I saw a pair of green eyes. I checked other details. I saw red strands of hair. "Hey sleepyhead." I comppletely saw that it was truly them ---Frida, Benny and Björn.

"Hey there. Sorry, I fell asleep while waiting. I'm so tired and I'm not feeling well since the last few days of the tour."

The two men moved nearer to Frida and I. Björn sat beside me while Benny moved behind Frida and put his hand on her shoulder.

"So you're not going to join us for drinks tonight?" Benny asked me.

"I don't think so. Wait! Will it be in the house?" I blinked twice.